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Italian Almonds
By Demi
1) soak nuts for 6+ hours, rince & drain 2) in a food processor, combine all the ingredients and process into a sm
- 4 cups almonds
- 3 ripe tomatoes, coarse dice
- 1 shallot , coarse dice
- 1/2 cup sundried tomatoes (soaked in water)
- 2 tsp fresh oregano (finely chopped)
- 2 tsp fresh basil (finely chopped)
- 2 tsp balsamic vinigar
- 1 tsp sugar
- salt
Chocolate Quinoa Cake
By Demi
CAKE: Prepare quinoa. Rinse quinoa in a fine mesh strainer under running water for about one minute
- CAKE:
- 1 cup quinoa
- 2 cups apple juice
- 4 tsp unsweetened chocolate
- 3/4 cup butter, softened
- 1 1/4 cups honey
- 3/4 cup barley malt syrup
- 1 tsp vanilla
- 1/2 cups milk
- 3 eggs, lightly beaten
- 1 1/2 cups quinoa flour
- 3/4 cups flour
- 1 tsp baking powder
- 1 tsp salt
- 1/3 cup hazelnuts, roasted and ground
- FROSTING:
- 1 cup butter
- 4 oz unsweetened chocolate, chopped well
- 4 cups powdered sugar
- 1/2 cup whipping cream
- 1 tsp vanilla extract
Baked Eggs with Garden Vegetable Hash
By Demi
Position a rack in the center of the oven and preheat to 450°F
- 1 1/2 pounds Yukon Gold potatoes (about 4 medium), peeled and cut into 1/2-inch cubes
- 1 small red bell pepper , cut into 1/2-inch dice
- 2 medium zucchini , cut into 1/4-inch thick half-moons
- 1 medium yellow onion , cut into 1/2-inch dice
- 3 tablespoons extra-virgin olive oil
- Salt and freshly ground pepper
- 1 pound Roma or plum tomatoes , seeded and chopped
- 2 cloves garlic , minced
- 2 teaspoons chopped fresh thyme
- 6 large eggs
- 1/4 cup grated Parmesan cheese
Peanut Butter and Jelly Ice Cream Sandwiches
By Demi
Recipe courtesy Paula Deen, 2007
- For the Magical Peanut Butter Cookies:
- 1 cup peanut butter, creamy or crunchy
- 1 1/2 cups sugar
- 1 egg
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- Strawberry Ice-Cream:
- 1 cup whole milk
- 1 cup whipping cream
- 2 cups half-and-half
- 3/4 cup sugar
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 2 cups diced strawberries
- For assembly:
- 6 tablespoons strawberry preserves
- Peanut butter chips or chopped peanuts, optional
Maureen's Oatmeal Chocolate Chip Cookies
By Demi
Preheat oven to 350F. In a large bowl, stir together the flour, sweetener, rolled oats, baking soda, baking powd...
- 3/4 cup flour
- 1/2 cup dry sweetener
- 2 cups rolled oat flakes
- 1/2 tsp baking soda
- 1/2 tsp baking powder
- 1/2 tsp salt
- 1/3 cup soft tofu, or 1/2 banana
- 1/3 cup olive oil
- 1/2 cup maple syrup
- 1 tbsp vanilla extract
- 1-1 1/2 cups chocolate chips
Brownies
By Demi
Combine apple with water, oil, sugar and vanilla in blender
- 4 cups light spelt
- 3 1/2 cups sugar (sucunat)
- 1 1/2 cups cocoa powder (sift)
- 2 tsp salt
- 2 tsp salt
- 2 tsp baking powder
- 2 cups water
- 1 cup sunflower oil
- 1 tsp vanilla
- 2 whole apples
Risotta with Wild Mushrooms and Chives
By Demi
Place mushrooms in a small bowl; add water and let stand 20 minutes
- 1 oz dried mushrooms
- 1 cup hot water
- 6 cup chicken broth
- 1 tbsp olive oil
- 2 tbsp butter
- 2 small onions, finely chopped
- 2 cups aborio rice
- 1 cup dry vermouth
- 1 cup freshly grated parmesan
- 1/3 cup sliced fresh chives
- 1/4 tsp freshly ground pepper
Baked Penne with Roasted Vegetables
By Demi
Preheat the oven to 450 degrees F
- 2 red peppers, cored and cut into 1-inch wide strips
- 2 zucchini, quartered lengthwise and cut into 1-inch cubes
- 2 summer squash, quartered lengthwise and cut into 1-inch cubes
- 4 cremini mushrooms, halved
- 1 yellow onion, peeled and sliced into 1-inch strips
- 1/4 cup extra-virgin olive oil
- 1 teaspoon salt, divided
- 1 teaspoon freshly ground black pepper, divided
- 1 tablespoon dried Italian herb mix or herbs de Provence
- 1 pound penne pasta
- 3 cups marinara sauce (store bought or homemade)
- 1 cup grated fontina cheese
- 1/2 cup grated smoked mozzarella
- 1 1/2 cups frozen peas, thawed
- 1/4 cup grated Parmesan, plus 1/3 cup for topping
- 2 tablespoons butter, cut into small pieces
- Read more at: http://www.foodnetwork.com/recipes/giada-de-laurentiis/baked-penne-with-roasted-vegetables-recipe.print.html?oc=linkback
Veggie Burger
By Demi
Recipe Courtesy of Cathy Lowe
- 3 tablespoons olive oil
- 3/4 cup fresh corn kernels or frozen, thawed
- 6 mushrooms, finely chopped
- 2 scallions, finely chopped
- 1/2 red bell pepper, finely chopped
- 1 clove garlic, finely chopped
- 1 teaspoon cumin
- Dash cayenne pepper
- 1/2 cup chopped fresh spinach
- 1 carrot, peeled and grated
- 1 small potato, peeled and grated
- 1 egg white
- Salt and pepper
- 1/2 cup fresh bread crumbs
- 1 cup plain yogurt
- 2 tablespoons chopped fresh mint
Chicken Pecan
By Demi
Mix together all ingredients
- 2 cups cooked chicken, finely chopped
- 1/3 cup celery, finely minced
- 1/2 cup pecans, finely chopped
- 1/3 cup mayonnaise
- Seasoned salt and ground black pepper to taste